Each Nuc will consist of 5 deep frames with an UNMARKED laying queen, 2-3 frames of brood, honey and pollen. (We will not mark your queen.) Choose the best from hundreds available when picking up. Made from Florida wintered Italian bees and split from a healthy 10 frame hive. The bees will come in a temporary cardboard hive and will need to be installed into 10 frame equipment immediately after pickup. We appreciate the return of the temporary hive box for reuse.
Some things to keep in mind when you pick up your bees:
- Due to weather & other circumstances beyond our control we reserve the right to change pick up dates & times. BEES ARE IN: We are currently doin pick-up every night at 8PM
- We will not be doing pick-up in the mornings this year. Only 8PM-9PM
- Like picking a Christmas tree, you pick your favorite from hundreds to chose from.
- We will not mark the queen. We do not sell packages without a queen.
- Bees are fed and inspected before each pickup.
Bring your bee suit or protective wear when picking up if needed.
Sealing, taping, or closing bees in any way are the purchaser's responsibility. We're not responsible for bees that get overheated once they leave our care.
We schedule pick up times at dusk. It's best to pick up bees when the foragers are in the hive.
Any issues or concerns must be brought to our attention within 48 hours of pick up.
All sales are final and nonrefundable.
Shipping NOT available. Pick up at 3555 5 Mile Rd. Traverse City, MI ONLY.
Any additional questions can be sent to info@hilbertshoneyco.com
The cost is $180 each pre-paid reservation. Discount for orders of 10 or more.
NUCS - Traverse City Bees For Sale - pick-up Reservation
All nucs will be fed and inspected by Hilbert's prior to pick-up in Traverse City, MI. Hilbert’s Honey Co. will not be held liable for any losses after customer pick-up. All sales of nucs are final and no refunds or returns will be available once nucs are in customer’s possession.
*** We do not ship bees *** MUST CHOOSE "LOCAL PICKUP" AT CHECKOUT TO AVOID BEING CHARGED ANY SHIPPING COSTS! Our system does not allow to turn off shipping for only one product. Sorry for any inconvience.